Radio Node Location Change Detection and Self-Registration
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Solution Overview
Problem
The installation and management of radio nodes in small cells are complex and time-consuming due to the need for certified professionals to determine and register their location, especially when the location changes, which can disrupt service and increase costs.
Innovation Solution
A computer system and radio node solution that provides a user interface for determining and registering the location of radio nodes with predefined accuracy, including geometric coordinates, and performs remedial actions such as alerting or scheduling re-registration when location changes exceed predefined thresholds, facilitating automated management and compliance with regulations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a certified professional installer manually determines and registers the location of a radio node, then regulatory compliance is achieved, but the installation and management process becomes time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The radio node automatically determines its own location using GPS or other positioning systems and registers this information with the spectrum allocation server without requiring manual intervention from certified professional installers. The system performs self-registration and self-monitoring of location changes, eliminating the need for continuous professional involvement while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Solution Approach 2:
The radio node continuously monitors its location in real-time and automatically detects when a location change exceeds the predefined threshold. This preliminary detection and automatic triggering of re-registration processes ensures compliance is maintained proactively rather than requiring manual checks after installation.
2Reliability
If a certified professional installer manually re-registers the radio node when location changes, then regulatory compliance is maintained, but service disruption increases and costs rise
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors the radio node's location and automatically compares it against the registered location. When a location change exceeding the threshold is detected, the system automatically triggers a re-registration process with the spectrum allocation server, ensuring compliance is maintained without manual intervention and minimizing service disruption.
Solution Approach 2:
The radio node autonomously performs location monitoring, change detection, and re-registration activities without requiring certified professional installers to be dispatched. This self-service approach eliminates service interruptions caused by manual re-registration while maintaining regulatory compliance.
3Measurement precision
If manual location determination methods are used, then accuracy requirements are met, but the time and cost of installation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical measurement methods with electronic positioning systems such as GPS or other satellite-based navigation systems. These electronic systems automatically provide accurate geographic coordinates of the radio node's location, eliminating the need for time-consuming manual surveying and measurement while maintaining or improving location accuracy to meet regulatory requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
A radio node that selectively performs a remedial action is described. During operation, the radio node detects a potential change in a location of the radio node relative to a predefined location. For example, the radio node may detect the potential change in the location based at least in part on a change in a network parameter of the radio node and/or by performing a scan of wireless signals in an environment of the radio node. Then, in response to detecting the potential change in the location, the radio node determines the location of the radio node (e.g., by using a positioning system). When there is at least a predefined change in the location of the radio node relative to the predefined location, the radio node selectively performs the remedial action. Notably, the remedial action may include: providing an alert or a notification, discontinuing transmissions, or re-register the radio node.